Speakers 2024

Adrian Burger

Adrian Burger is an apprentice event technology specialist in his 3rd year at Neumann&Müller GmbH & Co. KG. In addition to his training, he has already gained experience as an event technician at festival productions.

Akpofure Agboje

Stage construction and rigging. Building manager, manager and managing director. 19 years in the event industry.

Albert Gruber

Albert is a co-founder of seeqnc, an AI-powered Music Recognition Technology and Analytics platform. seeqnc helps festivals and venues track live music to ensure accurate reporting of tracklists to performance rights organizations (PROs), while also building fan engagement tools that enable venues and artists to create new revenue streams and enhance live music experiences through innovation. Additionally, Albert is a joint partner at Riverside Studios Berlin and an artist, producer, and label owner. He also serves as a guest lecturer at SAE Berlin for Music Business.

Alex Härtel

Alex has been active in the music industry since the early 2000s. With a background in the label sector and his own band past, it has always been a matter close to his heart to accompany bands on their way or to bring people and music together. Since 2018, he has been Head of Marketing & PR at SUMMER BREEZE Open Air, one of the largest independent festivals in Europe. Every year, SUMMER BREEZE attracts 45,000 metal fans from all over the world and in 2023 put out feelers to South America.

Alexander Dettke

Alexander Dettke is the founder of Wilde Möhre GmbH, Nette Leute GmbH, Wasserturmsiedlung GmbH and other projects that are characterized by their focus on sustainability and community. It is known to create unique places that promote human connection and community experience.

Alexander Hövelmann

Alex Hövelmann works in the Booking Department of Semmel Concerts, one of the largest organizers in Germany. With 29 years he brings valuable experience from all perspectives in the industry as a musician, booker and organizer. Previously, Alex was responsible for booking artists like Purple Disco Machine and Mousse T. He also worked as a project manager at festivals such as Rave On Snow, Cat Jump or Garden Eden.

Alexandra von Samson

Alexandra von Samson has been working in the event industry since 1997 and started out with an event organizer and venue in Berlin. This was followed by local production management, production management on tours in a wide variety of sectors and, in 2004, a master of stage technology. Over the years, Alexandra has specialized in the field of event safety, as well as approval procedures and authority communication working as a consultant in those fields as well. Events as Rock am Ring, Superbloom Festival and Lollapalooza Festival Berlin are part of her experience as well as stadium tours in the aforementioned areas.

Ana Marković

Ana Marković, an international marketing manager for EXIT Festival, embarked on her career as a versatile musician, mastering classical and contemporary piano in Vienna. Transitioning from the stage to the business side, she pursued a master's degree in Music Business at IMB in Barcelona, unlocking the door to the vibrant world of music festivals. With a passion for events and marketing, she has immersed herself over the past few years in event organization and marketing within the music event industry. Ana's expertise lies in seamlessly blending her musical roots with strategic marketing, fostering the global recognition of EXIT Festival. With a rich background in both performance and business, she continues to play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable experiences at the intersection of music and culture.

Andreas Diermeier

Andreas Diermeier – Founder of Tante Frizzante Andreas Diermeier, 38, has lived in Berlin since 2011 and is the father of a 4-year-old daughter. As the founder of Tante Frizzante, he stands for innovative beverage culture and custom event services. His brand distributes sparkling wine and wine wholesale and supports trade fairs and festivals. Andreas also builds bars and floors, rents sound and bar equipment, and runs three cultural and event venues in Berlin-Neukölln.

Andreas Ibrom

Andreas Ibrom is Director Brand Partnership & Cooperations at FKP Scorpio Konzertproduktionen GmbH, organizers of festivals such as Hurricane, Southside, Highfield, M'era Luna, ELBJAZZ and many more. In Germany, he is responsible for the marketing of the festivals and the further development of brand partnerships. Together with his team, he supervises the partners of the festivals in the planning phase, implementation and evaluation of the engagements.

Andreas Pese Puscher

Andreas 'Pese' Puscher (48) can look back on various experiences of the last 23 years. As a band founder and leader over tour musicians, backliners, tour managers, publishers and booking agents. None of this was originally planned and yet everything has gradually joined. A career that classically begins as a cross-entry and has always evolved with sufficient vision and commitment. After numerous tours as tour manager through G/S/A to Scandinavia, Russia and China followed several years as an independent manager, booker, publisher and organizer of club festivals. In 2014, the focus on livebooking became stronger, leading Pese to SELECTIVE ARTISTS in 2015, for which he took over the management of the Berlin office and gradually built the team there. Pese is now the managing director and partner of the tour operator SELECTIVE ARTISTS as well as a team with more than 20 employees at the locations Berlin and Hamburg. The agency organizes around 400 shows a year and supervises artists such as Jeremias, Mayberg, Mine, ClockClock or Lena & Linus.

Anika Traser

Anika Traser is the managing partner of the Kommunikations- & Brand Experience Agency Lautstark in Cologne. Over the past 15 years, she has specialised primarily in Cultural Marketing & Branded Entertainment. She advises brands and companies such as ALDI, Coca Cola, Beck's, Pernod Ricard, McDonald's and the technicians health insurance. The agency also includes the brand partnership unit BRGHT, which supports the Parookaville Festival in marketing and brand issues.

Antje Osterburg

Antje Osterburg studied design in Berlin and London. Since 2015 she has been co-founder and managing director of a design and technical planning office in Berlin. Since 2024, she has been running her own creative agency for immersive spatial productions & events, if eyes could talk, and is responsible for customer relations at LAV Veranstaltungstechnik Berlin. If eyes could talk specializes in the design and production of multisensory design concepts for events and spatial productions, such as immersive showrooms, exhibitions and productions in public spaces, visual concepts and content creation. As one of the most innovative, agile technology service providers in Berlin, LAV Veranstaltungstechnik is a reliable cooperation partner.

Artur Hahn

Artur Hahn is Recruiter & Talent Manager at Goodlive. His job is to find the right people for the teams and ensure they get off to a smooth start. He is responsible for creating job and requirement profiles for open positions and is in charge of applicant management. Finally, he coordinates the interviews and accompanies the selection process - right through to the onboarding of the new colleagues.

Artur Mendes

Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he is a co-director at Boom Festival and the Being Gathering, both known for fostering transformative experiences. He also serves on the board of the Portuguese Association of Shows, Festivals, and Events (APEFE). With a degree in Social and Organizational Psychology from ISCTE - University of Lisbon and an MA in Culture Management, he furthered his expertise with studies in permaculture, ecovillage design, and creative leadership (THNK). His journey spans from the social sector to the electronic music scene, where he has been active since the early-90s. Professionally, he has contributed to curation, production for music events, shows and festivals; and communication across various media platforms, including TV, websites, and books. As a speaker he participated at international events across the world. His intention with Boom Festival focuses on awakening the subversive self, encouraging individuals to inspire change within their communities.

Astrid Friese

Dr. Astrid Friese has been a Professor of Media Management and Management at a private university of applied sciences in Berlin since 2014. She started her career in the publishing industry, where she worked for nearly 10 years in project and leadership positions. As part of her professorship, she regularly collaborates closely with industry partners from the media sector and frequently conducts research projects on current challenges in the field. Most recently, she worked with Wilde Möhre/Freude eG on the topics of "Collective Ownership" and participation in the area of live entertainment and the future of festivals.

Ayke Bröcker

As a master craftsman for event technology and managing director of edelmat. digital, Ayke Bröcker stands for passion and expertise in the event sector. As a North German in Berlin with a qualification as a person responsible for event technology (§39 MVStättVO), Ayke is passionate about the safety of events and visitors. Special solutions tailored to the situation inspire him. Ayke also works as an examiner for the IHK Berlin to counteract the shortage of skilled workers.

Balázs Pácser

Operational expert in the entertainment industry, with international know-how and more than 30 years of practical knowledge in festivals, large scale arena and stadium shows and tours.

Bernd Breiter

Bernd Breiter: The Man Who Sent DJs to Space Bernd Breiter, a visionary event organizer, has revolutionized the clubbing scene with his groundbreaking events like BigCityBeats WORLD CLUB DOME. His journey started as a music producer in the 1990s, and he later founded BigCityBeats, a successful radio station and event organizer. Breiter's most ambitious project was the BigCityBeats WORLD CLUB DOME, which has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. In 2019, he achieved a world record by sending DJs into space. The event was a massive success, reaching billions of people through media coverage. Breiter has continued to push boundaries with his events, including the BigCityBeats ClubKitchen and drive-in cinema experiences. He's also been recognized for his humanitarian efforts, such as the "ONE BILLION MEALS From Outer Space" initiative.

Bianca Ebner

In my role as senior project manager, I have accompanied and managed the operational implementation of gastronomic concepts at festivals for many years. My focus is on topics such as sustainability, innovation and the development of a comprehensive gastronomic offer. I also take care of the optimal integration and operational implementation of sponsors in order to create an all-round successful experience for everyone involved.

Birgit Lohmeyer

Together with her husband Horst Lohmeyer, Birigt Lohmeyer has been organizing the non-commercial, volunteer festival “Jamel rockt den Förster” in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern since 2007.

Björn Kagel

Björn Kagel // DSEE Björn studied Business Administration (B.A.) and Nonprofit Management and Public Governance (M.A.) at HWR & HTW Berlin as well as at ESSCA Budapest, ZHAW Zurich and HSLU Lucerne. Worked at Initiative Musik gGmbH as Project Manager and Head of Controlling/Finance and as Finance & Administration Manager at transmediale e.V., the annual transmediale festival for media art and digital culture. Since 2021, he has been working at the German Foundation for Engagement and Volunteering, first as a board advisor and now as head of the 10+-person grants management team. Björn has been a volunteer on the management and board of immergutrocken e.V., which organizes the Immergut Festival in Neustrelitz, since 2010.

Brigitte Cosmica Fuss

Brigitte Cosmica Fuss is an experienced figure in the events industry with an impressive track record of over 25 years. As a versatile professional, she has excelled as a project manager, marketeer, and matchmaker, and is currently working as a freelancer in business development. Her passion for the events industry was ignited through many years spent at festivals and open-air events, where she is deeply rooted both professionally and personally. With a keen sense of innovation and enthusiasm for creating unique experiences, Brigitte is a driving force behind successful events and an inspiring member of the event community.

Camilla Harmer

Camilla is active in the Booking and event organization for the voluntary WeGoApart with ART Festival. The WeGoApart with ART e.V. organizes cultural events in the Oberlausitz region in Saxony in order to promote youth work and to initiate cultural projects, true to its motto 'From young people to young people'. In 2024, Camilla represents the WeGoApart with ART e.V. as project manager and booker for the charity concert “Dance auf dem Vulkan” in Berlin. In parallel, she is studying sustainable management at the Technical University of Berlin. - Dance on the volcano is an honoraryly organized charity concert by collective Untergang e.V. and WeGoApart with ART e.V. in cooperation with Deutsche Oper Berlin. 12 artists (e.g. Zartmann) perform together with the boy choir of the Deutsche Oper to set a loud sign for democracy. In the end, the proceeds are donated to 3 projects promoting democracy. The special part: The spectators are allowed to take part in an interactive choice on the day of the event to determine where the donation share of their tickets flows.

Caroline Cecilia Tallone

I was born in 1978 in the Italian part of Switzerland, and I live in Berlin since 2015. I'm a violin maker, restorer and musician. I've been in a wheelchair for two and a half years. I fight for accessibility and inclusion in general and in the cultural field in particular.

Ceciel van Slobbe

Ceciel van Slobbe has been combining movement, costumes and light in performances since 2017. After her bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, she worked as a design engineer for a few years, but decided that she wanted to focus full-time on the elements that brought her joy at a young age; Movement & Sewing. By combining this with her interest in light art, she developed Be The Disco Ball. She focuses on the use of body movements as an operator of the light show. The body movements of a dancer express the feelings of the music. With her work, she magnifies those movements with light reflections and lets those movements speak throughout the space. She works on different ways in which her costumes can reflect or refract light. Mirror suits, prism suits and UV suits are part of her creations. Together with the lighting technicians from her team, she enhances the effect by combining it with time-code light shows.

Christopher Schardt

Christopher Schardt is an LED artist in Oakland, CA. He is best known for large, immersive pieces such as Mariposa, Paraluna, and Firmament.

Claudia Schwarz

Strategic Tech Advisor & Project Manager with a focus on MusicTech and other Creative Technologies, Sustainability and Social Impact Tech, AI & Machine Learning and Tech Ethics, Smart (Creative) City Strategies and Cross-Innovation as well as future-facing innovative conference & festival curation and formats and the promotion of (more) diversity in Tech.

Codruta Vulcu

Codruța Vulcu is the Director and Founder of the ARTmania Festival (www.artmaniafestival.ro), one of Romania's most renowned events, entering its 18th edition in 2025. The festival primarily promotes rock and metal acts and takes place in the stunning medieval square of Sibiu, located in the heart of Transylvania. In addition, she serves as the producer, manager, and booker for Alternosfera (www.alternosfera.com), an indie rock band from Moldova that has performed sold-out shows in Romania’s largest venues in recent years. In 2017, Codruța and her team launched the East European Music Conference & Showcase Festival (www.eemusic.ro), aimed at fostering constructive dialogue among the Romanian music private sector, international experts, and state authorities. Codruța is also the President of AROC (the Romanian Association of Promoters of Concerts and Cultural Events) and served as the Director of Large-Scale Events for Timișoara - European Capital of Culture 2023. With a career spanning over twenty years in the arts sector, she boasts an extensive portfolio that includes organizing the official ceremonies held in 2019 by His Holiness Pope Francis at the Field of Liberty in Blaj, Romania. In recognition of her contributions to the industry, Codruța received the "Award for Excellence and Passion" at the European Festival Awards (EFA) in 2020, and in 2019, the ARTmania Festival was honored with the trophy for "Best Small Festival." Raised in an artistic environment, Codruța completed her studies at the National University of Arts in Bucharest and is currently pursuing further education at the Institute für Journalistik und Kommunikationsforschung in Hannover.

Daniel Belcher

Daniel Belcher is working in the fields of audio, acoustics and noise, particularly noise predictions with high directivity sound systems at open-air entertainment events. He is involved in the creation of the common SDE-standard. He studied physics at the University of Stuttgart in Germany. His first job was a developer for a HiFi manufacturer (4 years), then a noise consultant for Müller-BBM in Switzerland (5 years).

Daniel Brune

Daniel Brune is responsible for mobile network technology under the eventCORE brand at laserfabrik GmbH. His enthusiasm for the subject was born early on from the need to transmit control signals for laser technology wirelessly over kilometers of distances through major cities. The consequent further development of the network infrastructure now binds the largest events across Europe to reliable WLAN, surveillance cameras and cashless systems.

Daniele Murgia

Paolo-Daniele Murgia is organizer, musician, trained sustainability consultant in the event industry as well as consultant and auditor for ISO 20121. Since 2018, he has decided to start his own venture (embyd* events-music-consulting) and since 2019, he has committed himself to advising and developing the festival industry with the SUSTAINFESTIVAL tool in the context of sustainability as a partner of the consulting agency 2bdifferent.

Daria Melone

Daria Melone, 29, from Hamburg, has been active at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners since April 2021. As an ISO20121-coordinator, she has significantly advanced the implementation of this sustainability standard in the area of Partnership & Asset Management over the last two years. With its background in gastronomy and a master in BWL, it uses its expertise to generate sustainable added value through sponsoring partnerships and sets new standards in sustainable event management.

Das Maer

The machines have been serviced, the teeth polished, the keytar tuned: DAS MAER is in the starting blocks for a new festival season. The Berlin live electro band has big plans for this summer. The band's customary unusual sound bag, which is filled with electronica and deep house as well as trance and NDW, will be further expanded. It's even more daring, wilder and louder. Even deeper, more poetic and more political. In short: MAER is still possible! And that is exactly what is delivered.

Deandra Anderson

Deandra was born in the Central Valley of California and spent her formative years in the Deep South. She completed her first-degree in International Relations and Spanish in New York City before relocating to Germany to pursue a degree in International Wine Business. Over the past decade, she has worked across various stages of the wine value chain in both Germany and the United States. Through this experience, she recognized a gap in the industry for a minimal-waste approach, leading her to co-found Ebb & Flow Keg, a circular wine distribution company. Its mission: to reimagine a minimal-waste wine supply chain - from grape to table. Since 2021, Ebb & Flow Keg has curated its own organic wine portfolio exclusively packaged in the company's reusable stainless-steel kegs. These kegs are distributed to various on-premise consumption points, including restaurants, bars, concert venues, music festivals, hotels, and more. The company operates at the intersection of multiple facets of the hospitality and beverage industries, serving as a wine portfolio curator and distributor with its own reusable packaging and wine caterer. Deandra's long-term goal is to foster greater inclusivity and diversity within the wine industry across people, packaging, and product offerings. In her leisure time, Anderson remains politically engaged and enjoys pursuits such as gardening, cooking, and playing volleyball.

Denis Dockhorn

Denis Dockhorn has been co-organizer of the MIT DIR Festival since 2017, an annual music and culture festival in Brandenburg since 2015. As part of the production management team, he is responsible for the conception, planning and implementation of the festival. In addition to his work in the alternative creative and cultural scene, he also works as a freelance project and production manager in the event industry.

Dennis Dingelhoff

Als Key Account Manager und Business Developer für Events bei Greener Power Solutions trägt Dennis aktiv dazu bei, die Energiewende von fossilen Brennstoffen zu erneuerbaren Quellen in der Event- und Festivalbranche in ganz Europa zu beschleunigen. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Innovation und einem Engagement für Nachhaltigkeit unterstützt Greener zukunftsorientierte Organisationen dabei, die Umweltauswirkungen ihrer temporären Energielösungen zu reduzieren und sicherzustellen, dass Veranstaltungen ihre betrieblichen Anforderungen auf nachhaltigere Weise erfüllen. Die von Greener selbst entwickelte Software und die umfangreiche Flotte mobiler Batterieeinheiten bewältigen selbst die komplexesten Energieprobleme nahtlos. Durch die Energieoptimierung in Echtzeit profitieren Veranstalter von einer zuverlässigen und effizienten Energieversorgung in allen Phasen einer Veranstaltung - vor, während und nach der Veranstaltung. Dieser Ansatz minimiert die CO2-Emissionen erheblich, erzielt beträchtliche Diesel-Einsparungen und ermöglicht eine aktive Überwachung und Kontrolle der Energienutzung. Das Greener Dashboard liefert Live-Energieeinblicke und konfiguriert diese in verwertbare Energiedaten, so dass Organisatoren datengestützte Entscheidungen treffen können, die zu einem insgesamt nachhaltigeren Erlebnis beitragen. Dennis hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, Event- und Festivalveranstalter bei der Erreichung ihrer Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu unterstützen und einen dauerhaften Einfluss auf die Art und Weise zu nehmen, wie Veranstaltungen in Europa mit Energie versorgt werden.

Detlef Schwarte

Detlef Schwarte is co-founder of the Reeperbahn Festival, Europe's largest club festival and one of the world's most important conferences for the music industry. As a festival director, Schwarte is responsible for the strategic development of the Reeperbahn Festival and the content design of the program, which includes more than 600 concerts, more than 300 sessions, networking events, showcases and award shows, and receives 50,000 visitors from more than 40 countries. Schwarte is the initiator of the Federation of Music Conferences and Managing Director of Häkken, a music club with 200 seats in Hamburg. In addition, he is designed and implemented as a shareholder and managing director of Inferno Events, a Hamburg event agency, corporate and public events.

DoroThea Heinze

As a trained cultural manager, Dorothea Heinze gained many years of experience in artist and event management at classical and pop institutions in Germany and England. Her personal commitment and wish to anchor sustainable thinking and action in the classical music industry led her to the agency fast forward classical in Hamburg, founded by Justus Wille in 2020, which specialises in progressive classical music projects and artists, with a strong focus on sustainability. Born in Hamburg, she completed further training as a sustainability manager in culture, media and education at the Institut für Zukunftskultur and as a sustainable event management officer in accordance with ISO 20121 at the GUTCert Academy in 2023. As part of her training, she and other festival organisers founded the project group ‘leaving handprints’, which is now part of Kulturflut Skandaløs e.V. and has set itself the task of promoting social sustainability measures at festivals and strengthening the focus on the social effectiveness of festivals.

Dr. Florian Fabry

Dr. Florian Fabry is a PhD physicist with many years of experience in machine learning, AI and software development. Tensora GmbH has large language models and computer vision. Among other things, as a senior developer, he is responsible for the Tensora Count solution, which is anonymized and counts in real time and can determine its density.

Dr. Martin Zschornak

Martin Zschornak is co-founder of the music transparent streaming ecosystem WeR1. He is a doctorate in radiation biology and specialist in radio oncology at the Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Since his childhood he has been playing violin and as a DJ and live act Seth Schwarz is global at festivals and clubs tour. He composed and produced in the field of electronic music, but also devoted a large part of his creative power to the composition and production of film music for FAUST. The current focus is on the fair and transparent exploitation of music and the preservation of human creativity in the 4th industrial revolution.

Dr. Maximilian Dombert

I'm a lawyer and a lawyer for administrative law. As a firm with locations in Potsdam and Düsseldorf, we serve festivals and events throughout Germany, both in preparation and in approval procedures and with our Legal Support teams on site. In the end, it is always about the balance between freedom and security, as can be seen in the example of the panel "AI Surveillance with Cameras at Festivals / Privacy / Legal Basis".

Drees Ringert

Drees Ringert was a marketing manager for ICS GmbH and was also responsible for the internationally known inclusion concept of Wacken Open Air. Since 2023, he has been active in the management of the “WIR KÜMMERN UNS” advisory agency, where he is a leading expert in the field of barrier-free events.

Edyta Rogowska-Żak

I am Edyta Rogowska-Żak, Polish artist, educator and cultural manager in Berlin. I run the band Duxius – Polish Future Retro, with which I recently appeared at the Waves Vienna. I also developed the workshop “Free Voice-Free Mind” aimed at holistic voice work, stress reduction and self-confidence. Together with Michał Żak, I organize the ROXSA Festival, which turns Bad Sülze into a cultural centre with more than 100 artists and creates a new identity.

Elena Pitscheider

Elena Pitscheider has been active in various roles at festivals since 2018. In 2020, however, she also discovered her passion for free open-air events and has been involved in the scene ever since. She sees non-commercial open-air events in public spaces not only as a way to bring people together, experiment, and have fun but also as an urban practice and a form of active participation in urban development. Since early 2024, she has been working on the Free Open Air project for the Clubcommission.

Emma Sjørvad

Emma Sjørvad has worked for Roskilde Festival since 2021 focusing mainly on sustainability and green transition. With a background in political science and a great interest for how we can transition our society in a greener and more just direction, Emma is project managing Roskilde Festivals carbon accounting, energy transition and an international project on how music festivals can use their platform as change drivers.

Enrico Dreßler

Enrico Dreßler has been on the move in the world of event technology for over 20 years. Started with today's company "beautiful" for media and IT technology, there were expansions in art-related areas over time. The exhibition building company "cubicworx", the EventContainer rental "BLECHBOX" or the Pandemie-Senkrecht-Starter "smartEvents" are now developing into a broad portfolio in the event area. The latest shoot is the "GischtGlück GmbH", which has dedicated itself to the rental and operation of giant water slides. True to the motto "To the slide ready, slide free and boundless!"

Eugenie Encalarde

As President and Chief Operating Officer of Festival Productions, Inc. of New Orleans, Eugenié “EJ” Encalarde has extensive experience as the Coordinating Producer of The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the world's foremost, one-of-a-kind, large-scale music event. She works with multi-generational teams across all organizational levels. Encalarde is also a certified strengths coach, teaming facilitator, and university B-School lecturer with over 30 years of project management experience.

Eva-Lotta Trojandt

Eva-Lotta is active in the area of booking and event organization for the collective Untergang e.V. The association acts for a diverse community of young, creative minds from different nationalities and backgrounds. With more than 10 dedicated young adults, we carry out large and small projects aimed at community and cultural participation. Our mission: promoting democracy and culture, with a special focus on youth. In 2023, Eva-Lotta represents the collective Untergang e.V. as project manager and booker for the charity concert “Tanz auf dem Vulkan” in Berlin. She also studies film and TV production at the Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf.

Fabian Schäfer

Fabian Schäfer is the founder and CEO of f-quadrat GmbH. Fabian has been active in the event industry since the late 1990s and has developed parts of Munich's city center as exhibition grounds for the IAA Mobility Open Space and Munich's Theresienwiese for a festival. With f-quadrat, he takes care of planning and approval procedures as well as security concepts for major events. On site, he ensures that the concepts are implemented and manages one or two events.

Fabienne Kämpf

Head of production for feel festival.

Falco Zanini

Falco Zanini has been working in the event industry since 1980 and has already performed almost all practical activities. As a master for event technology and specialist for occupational safety, he supervises small to very large and well-known companies and events with his expertise. He actively contributes his years of experience as a self-employed person in the event industry to the association work as a member of the VPLT Board.

Federico Battaglia

Federico Battaglia is Co-Founder and Managing Director of "unreleased," an innovative event series in Berlin, that features unreleased music. His responsibilities cover event planning, creative direction, partner relations, and marketing. Federico’s previous experience includes creating and implementing social media strategies and PR for international lifestyle brands. He later specialized in educating upcoming content creators, helping them develop strategies to grow on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Florian Görlitz

Florian Görlitz has always been enthusiastic about movement and the associated changes in life. His curiosity about the geometry of nature drove him to conduct research, experiment and develop models to merge movement and geometry. His curiosity, long journeys through India and a secluded way of living alone in a hut in the forest, created an artist who started his first big projects full of energy. Clubs and festivals in the Berlin area became aware of him. He quickly recognized the great potential of kinetic art and illusions for people. The inclusion of this essential aspect in his previous work, quickly led to international interest. He quickly came in contact with some of the biggest event brands on the planet. An intense period began that not only led the illusionist to Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza and Croatia. Intercontinental projects in Mexico and the USA were following soon. On the way he Co-founded his music and art festival "2Takt" as well as "Lichtkunstfestival" in South Germany. Now he is back with a selection of fascinating, kinetic light installations and invites you into his world of mechanical magic.

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Franziska Pollin

Franziska Pollin grew up in Stralsund and studied media studies and cultural management in Potsdam, Berlin and Copenhagen. She worked in education and communication at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt am Main. Since 2016, she has been working in Potsdam at the Brandenburg State Association Impuls Brandenburg, where she has contributed to and supported the popular music scene and the festival sector. She is the deputy managing director and is mainly responsible for festivals. The aim is to better promote and advise the music and festival scene in the state of Brandenburg and to give those involved a voice. In 2021, she was co-editor of the unique nationwide publication “How-To Festival. The handbook”. The ImPuls Brandenburg association represents the interests of the socioculture, popular music and festival scene in the state of Brandenburg. Its activities range from the state-wide networking of actors, their professionalization and industry-specific advice to the development and implementation of its own projects, in which the scene is made visible and, above all, audible. ImPuls Brandenburg therefore sees itself as a professional association that brings together responsibilities, resources and expertise for the socio-cultural and popular music scene. Under the MusicBase Brandenburg department, the association bundles the activities described above specifically for popular music players and (festival) organizers. The objectives for the future include improved conditions for a sustainable and viable value chain for popular music as well as for the promotion of festivals and socioculture in Brandenburg.

Fruzsina Szép

Fruzsina is the Managing Director and Festival Director of SUPERBLOOM in the historic Olympic Park and Olympic Stadium in Munich. Fruzsina was responsible for setting up and developing the first European version of the US festival brand Lollapalooza in Berlin, which she led as Festival Director and Creative Director between 2015 and 2020. Prior to that, she was Program and Artistic Director of the Sziget Festival in Budapest (H) for seven years. In 2024, she again took on the role of Festival Director for Lollapalooza Berlin. Fruzsina is a board member of Yourope, the European festival association. She was the founding director of the Hungarian Music Export Office and the Hungarian Cultural Institute in Brussels. She co-founded CEETEP, the talent development program for Central and Eastern Europe, which is now part of the European Talent Exchange Program (ETEP). Fruzsina is a co-founder of the “TAKE A STAND” movement within the music industry, which promotes social cohesion, awareness and tolerance for all cultures, genders, races, skin colors and religions. Over 100 festivals and talent agencies have joined this initiative. In 2006, Fruzsina founded the first CEE Showcase Festival and Conference in Budapest called RegiON.Awards:Fruzsina is an honorary professor, recipient of the French national award “Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres” and the European Festival Award for Excellence and Passion.She is a well-known speaker at international conferences and lecturer at international universities, where she teaches courses in arts management, creative concept development and festival organization.Her main goal is to create and establish festivals and events with a unique artistic and creative program that offer valuable content around inclusion, diversity and social responsibility and, more importantly, with heart and soul to provide a sustainable positive experience for the audience, the artists and the team.Fruzsina was born in Budapest, grew up in Munich and started her professional career in the music and entertainment industry at the age of 18 as a band and tour manager.

Hanna Mauksch

Hanna Mauksch Master's thesis (2018) explored the potential of environmental protection measures in music clubs, leading her to work in sustainable event management. As an event manager for NABU (Naturschutzbund Deutschland ), she was responsible for events in the SDG team. For BUND Berlin (Friends of the Earth), she coordinated the climate protection project "Clubtopia" for clubs, co-authoring the "Zukunft Feiern!" sustainable Code of Conduct for music clubs and festivals, leading its nationwide implementation. Hanna works now independently as a certified sustainability consultant and manager for music festivals and lives in Berlin.

Helen Börü-Schepers

As an economist, Helen deals with how society and nature can influence each other and what ways a better understanding of sustainable development and a will to act. She is on the board of the Green Events Hamburg association. For Green Events Hamburg, she advises and audits events at the Green Events seal and moderates events. In addition, she leads the Department of Education and Communication at the Alfred Toepfer Academy for Nature Conservation and implements training and conferences for the Ministry of the Environment of Lower Saxony. She also likes music.

Hendryk Martin

Hendryk's passion is the music and connection with brands. Music has a huge potential to sharpen brands and to recharge them emotionally. If you do it right. Hendryk has the Melt among others! Festival with built up and founded its consulting agency Bonoer (same luck) in 2011. An agency where he wanted to work himself. He's about the perfect music strategy. In the best case Zero Emission. It's about purposeful sponsoring. Not only in terms of sustainability, but also in terms of the sensuality of activation and what values are communicated to festivals, but also to visitors. Green Sponsoring is the future for him. #bono-like happiness

Henning Grunwald

Henning is co-founder of the culture & music collective Buschtanz e.V. He has been organizing the Buschtanz Festival together with the collective since 2020. With over 10 years of experience in the event industry, he brings a lot of know-how to the table. In addition to his job, he is a passionate volunteer for dance and community. Creative and well-connected, he ensures that the festival is an unforgettable experience for everyone. Inclusion and diversity play a central role, making the event a place for exchange and encounters.

Henriette Weber

Communication Partner @ Andel - Responsible for the partnership with Roskilde Festival

Holger Jan Schmidt

Holger is one of Europe’s leading networkers in the music festival branch. He is General Secretary of YOUROPE, the most important association for European popular music festivals, and leads the pan-European think tank GO Group (Green Operations Europe) as well as the TAKE A STAND initiative for social cohesion. Holger looks back at more than two decades at Germany’s biggest admission-free festival, RhEINKULTUR in Bonn, being in a leading position until the festival’s last edition in 2011. Today, Holger is a booker, consultant and part of the management team of DAS FEST in Karlsruhe.

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Insa Trede

Insa Trede has been employed by the organizer of the Wacken Open Air in the area of sustainability since 2021. Thanks to her direct affiliation with festival production, she is directly involved in the implementation of a wide range of measures both on site and in the preparation and follow-up work. She also coordinates areas related to sustainability, such as cleaning the grounds or the bus shuttle services from the nearest train station.

Isabel Roudsarabi

Since her studies, Isabel has lost her heart at festivals and is committed to making the industry more sustainable, fair and innovative. After stations at the Berlin PR agency Snowhite, the lunatic, Ms Dockville and other festivals, she now builds with Höme a home for festivals where these topics are at the heart of her work. In addition, as co-founder of the fæmm FLINTA* association, it supports in front and behind the stage, creates networks and clarifies feminist topics.

Ivan Cardoso

Ivan Cardoso is one of the co-founders and managing partners of LOA Festival, Luxembourg’s largest electronic music festival, held twice a year in the heart of the city. At 29, Ivan thrives in fast-paced environments, valuing innovative thinking and knowledge sharing. In addition to LOA, he has successfully launched various projects, including an event agency and an interview series. His latest venture, NOVA NYE, is set to be a new New Year’s Eve event in Luxembourg.

Ivan Petrovic

Ivan M. Petrovic is the President of the Board at EXIT Festival and a consultant and speaker for social impact, CCI, event mng, consciosness, tourism. Ivan led team that has implemented over 100 different projects, campaigns and events such as winning the title of the Novi Sad European Capital of Culture 2022 and European Youth Capital 2019, #FirstWorldPeace with Yoko Ono, ConsciousRevolution.life etc. Ivan was President of Event Organizers of the Chamber of Commerce and member of the Council for Creative Industries of the PM of Serbia. Ivan was Director of Crown Prince Alexander II Foundation, Junior Consultant of the World Bank.

Jaksa Boric

I'm a co-owner and sales director in KUPOLE (dome tents and stage covers), and co-owner/producer of an event agency called SELOTEJP. Have been working different positions in event and advertising industry for the past 20 years. Both my companies have worked on numerous festivals all over Europe and Balkans, serving both, as part of the production team, or working for event sponsors.

Jan Meiners

The own festival behind the house attracts 21,500 guests at the debut, is sold out directly and attracts top national and international leaders to Oldenburg in Lower Saxony. The pandemic will also survive and the ticket sales for the follow-up festival will blow up all dimensions. Why in the end thousands of ticket buyers are disappointed, the festival goes into bankruptcy and organizer, owner and face of the brand TabulaRaaza Jan Meiners has been exposed to hate news and threats for over a year and how he deals with the situation, he personally tells us.

Jan Poneß

Jan has acquired a double master's degree in media architecture in Germany and the USA. This international perspective was valuable for the successful execution of many projects. As an experienced project manager in event construction, he realized complex international sports, culture and business projects - in temporary construction. His profound know-how and high quality standards make him a valuable team player. Jan is currently working as Head of Event Structures at NÜSSLI in Germany.

Janine Scharf

In Ferropolis not only the past connects with the present, but the creators throw the future. Ferropolis, the city of iron, is a peninsula in the Gremmin lake, where coal was mined up to 30 years ago. In 1991, the building was shut down and the landscape renatured. The day-to-day equipment remained and there was an event site known for its many festivals. Janine takes care of the implementation of the various event concepts.

Janne Steenbeck

Janne Steenbeck ist Mitgründerin des Körperfunkkollektivs. Dort entwickelt sie Workshops, konzipiert Stücke und kümmert sich um Kooperationen.

Jenn Yacoubian

Jenn Yacoubian is an Executive Vice President of the premiere Southern California live music promoter Goldenvoice. She started at Goldenvoice in 2009, and in her role as EVP oversees the booking department, as well as acts as a national touring talent buyer and the primary talent buyer for the Greek Theatre Los Angeles and Splash House festival. She is also one of the core members of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival booking team and the producer and booker for the Los Angeles festival Cruel World. Yacoubian has been featured on Billboard’s 40 Under 40 and Women in Music lists.

Jennifer Zeller

Jens Groskopf

Jens Groskopf is the owner and managing director of GROSKOPF Consulting. With his engineering office for event security, he has been advising a large number of event organizers for 15 years. The focus here is on festivals, major sporting events and other cultural events. The implementation of events outside of fixed and defined venues and in public spaces in particular requires special consideration of safety planning and the implementation of approval procedures.

Jil Sheps

Hi, I’m Jil – a passionate content creator and festival blogger for 14 years. On my channels, I share festival tips on food, outfits, and recaps of events like Wacken, Rock am Ring, Desertfest, and many more. Outside of festival season, I provide concert tips and vinyl reviews. My focus is on rock and metal music. With @lazyjil, I inspire followers, brands, and event organizers – and also support up-and-coming bands!

Joana Steinbach

Johanna Stark

Johanna Stark has been passionate about event management, club and festival culture for years and founders:internal culture. In addition to the theoretical input, she realizes herself in various projects and festivals and transforms theoretical knowledge into practice - as at the Ilmpuls Festival, which she founded in Thuringia in 2018. Since 2020, she has been working as a project manager at the Clubcommission Berlin and is active as spokesperson for the Working Group Festivalcombinat at LiveKomm.

Johannes Junge

Johannes Junge has been active as an organizer of small festivals and as the chairman of a non-profit association for over 18 years. The association focuses on the voluntary promotion of up-and-coming artists by organizing the blankit FESTIVAL south of Berlin in Blankenfelde for 14 years. Johannes works full-time in medical technology.

Johnny Lance

Event Director of The Showman's Show. The Showman's Show is the original and most comprehensive exhibition of products and service for the outdoor and special event industry.

Jonathan Peuker

Hi! I have been working for the Happiness Festival since 2007. In this context, I have done the hard nuts in the field of security and digitalization as well as IT in general. I follow these topics with passion and would like to help us keep coming as an industry!

Josepha Groesgen

(Ex-)organiser, DJ and active part of the electronic music scene focusing on promoting an inclusive, feminist and progressive scene.

Josua Tobias Krüger

Since 2021 Josua has worked in Berlin as a director and assistent director. He also hosts his own YouTube channel “NosyJosi” and freelances as a content presenter. After graduating from high school in 2013 he got his start in the film industry by picking up jobs on film sets and completing multiple internships. In 2020 he earned his degree in media design with a focus on film from Offenburg University. In 2024, he created his fourth short film named “Roots” and shot three clips as a director for the satire format “Browser Ballett” for ZDFneo.

Julia Gause

Julia Gause, residing in Hanover, has been volunteering at the Fuchsbau Festival since 2017 and has been working at Höme since summer 2023 - For festivals at the Team Festival Relations. It burns for the topics of sustainable festival production, diversity in front, behind and on stages as well as organizational development.

Julian Blass

As Head of Event Security at the Rocco del Schlacko Festival in Saarland, Julian Blass (M.A.) is responsible for the conception and implementation of comprehensive measures for visitor safety. He also works as a freelance event manager and consultant for event organizers at various large-scale music events. His professional focus is particularly on event and visitor safety. Communication with authorities, risk analysis and planning as well as the assessment of event safety and security services are further focal points of his work.

Karoline Schaefer

Hey my name is Karoline, I am in my late 30s and live in Cologne Germany. I've been working in the music and event industry for over 15 years and love the variety of the job. No day like the other. Always something new. Besides being a professional music photographer, I do (touring) merch and just started working as a pyro/sfx tech last year. While working in the industry, I sometimes faced difficulties and challanges my male colleagues wouldn't. But I've learned how to deal with it my way.

Karsten Schölermann

Karsten Schölermann (Born 1960) was musician in the 80ies. Later he studied business economics (Master). He is owner and manager of Musicclub Knust (Hamburg) since 1983 and owner of the Musicclub LOGO (Hamburg) since 1994. He was Co-Founder and President of the 2012 formed "LiveKomm" Clubnetwork Germany for almost 10 Years. His recent project is the “German Festival-Survey 2023” with the 2021 formed “Bundesstiftung Livekultur” (Foundation). Since 1990 he runs an Agency for Runningevents (Hamburg Half & 10K Alsterlauf) aexperienced runner himself.

Katharina Weber

Katharina Weber is lead project manager at Bonn Promotion Department (BN*PD) and is as such also heavily involved in YOUROPE – The European Festival Association. In all of the various projects the association is a part of, Katharina works on creating tools and guidelines that help festivals become fit for the future. Her most recent key topics are event sustainability and diverse festivals. Before joining the music industry, she had worked as a journalist at newspapers and radio stations in Germany for seven years. She received degrees in English Studies and Applied Linguistics from the University of Bonn, Germany.

Katrin Fuhrmann

With more than 10 years of experience and a broad passion for electronic music and festivals Katrin Fuhrmann is specialised in PR, Interviews, Project-Management and Artist Consulting. She has been working for DJ Mag Germany for almost 6 years now and in 2022 she took over the management of the magazine. At the same time she founded the creative agency thegoodheart – a small agency that is focussing on music- and festival-projects. Besides that she is dedicating herself to a brand new project: Heide Park Festival. Germanys first festival in a theme park that will take place for the first time this year.

Katrin Weiske

I have been organizing events since 2009. As a mother of two, I have often encountered the difficulties of organizing events while raising a family. With my work at festiware, I have found a great middle way for me to combine everything. Nevertheless, I can't leave event organization alone and have been involved in the family-oriented Ancient Trance Festival since 2016, as well as a few small events where children are always in the foreground.

Kim Uerlings

I've been part of the Open Beatz team for 2 1/2 years. My path to the event industry started as a cross-enroller after a training as a media businesswoman and a BWL degree with a focus on marketing at the University of Cologne. Actually, after my bachelor thesis in February 2020, I wanted to get into the event industry, which was not possible due to pandemic. Instead, I first worked in a construction company before I switched to a start-up in 2022, which focused more on marketing. Since July 2022, I am firmly at Open Beatz, where I have successfully set up a TikTok account and established LinkedIn Personal Branding for our managing director. Thanks to my work, we now have 25,000 followers with a high range. From the start, I worked in influencer marketing and established valuable partnerships with sponsoring.

Kira Taige

Kira Taige, Festival Director and Managing Director of the Feel Festival, has been passionately and wholeheartedly involved in cultural and event management for over 10 years. During her business studies, she specialized in the social and ecological sustainability of cultural productions. Through her self-employment, she has been able to apply and constantly deepen her knowledge and understanding, especially in the areas of production, artistic design and sustainability consulting. Some of the projects she has worked on include the event agency iRock (Sydney), WHOLE - United Queer Festival, MELT, splash!, Full Force, Bucht der Träumer*, Lollapalooza, Artlake Festival etc.

Lara Hanto

Lara has been active in the festival world since 2008 and has created a popular contact point for festival enthusiasts with her platform whereto.dance. Her authentic festival impressions on social media have established her as a sought-after content creator. She also joined the music label The Third Room in 2022 and is now Head of PR. In early 2024, she turned her passion into a career and today inspires festivals and brands through her work in festival content and PR strategy.

Laura Kleber

Audience travel accounts for about 80% of total emissions at events like festivals. Laura Kleber is the co-founder of Crowd Impact, a tool that enables event organizers to track audience travel behavior. The insights are valuable for both CO₂ accounting and creating strategies that promote more sustainable travel. With two years of experience, Laura is happy to share her knowledge and practical tips on sustainable audience travel for events.

Laurie Kirby

Laurie B. Kirby, Esq. owns and produces FestForums.com in NYC, San Francisco and its flagship show in Santa Barbara. FestForums is a B2B conference and awards event for music, film, food and wine festival organizers. The conference addresses how to improve the fan/attendee/talent experience at festivals. Laurie was the former President and Chief Creative Officer of the IFFS (International Film Festival Summit) and the IMFCON (International Music Festival Conference & Lineup Magazine. She has also managed and consulted for dozens of film festivals and filmmakers as well as served as a producer and consultant on many independent films. Laurie was an attorney for over twenty years and established The Legends Tour, the senior division of the LPGA. She was General Counsel to The Audubon Society of RI. She has represented professional athletes, newscasters, musicians, golf properties and nonprofits. She began her career as the assistant prosecutor and trial attorney in Middletown, RI. Laurie is a frequent speaker, interviewer and moderator at dozens of festivals and corporate conferences, including IFEA, BizBash, TourLink, Americana Fest, New Orleans & SMA Chicago, San Francisco Music Tech Conference, Maui Music Tech Conference, Sponsor Secrets, Canadian Music Week, IEG, Event Expo, The Mill Valley Film Festival, Pollstar, The Catalina Island Film Festival, Film Festival Flix, The Napa Valley Film Festival, The Wolff Den, The Smartest People in The Room, and The Lady’s Filmmaker Festival on all aspects of the industry. Additionally, she is often quoted as an industry thought leader in publications such as Variety, Indiewire, Forbes, The Street, AMP and Music Festival Business. She has also been a contributor to Indiewire, Eventbrite & Sonic Bids. She has served on, and presided over several non-profit boards throughout her career, including The Lobero Theater, The Newport International Film Festival, The Montecito YMCA and The Newport County YMCA. She is a happy mother of 3 and grandmother of 3!

Lea Drewer

Works on major events since 2020 at the municipal office of the city of Münster. She is the first contact for organisers when it comes to the need and coordination of security concepts for events in Münster. At the same time, it examines the safety concepts and coordinates their examination by the relevant safety authorities.

Leander C. Seidl

For years, Leander Seidl has been managing Austria's largest festivals in strategic and operational social media issues. in the 2021/22 season, he built the TikTok presence for the Frequency Festival, and since 2023 he has been managing a new, emerging festival brand with the Lido Sounds Festival. In addition, from 2022, he implemented a strategy for real-time reporting of sporting events on vertical channels for the Laola1 sports portal.

Leonard Raffel

Raffel hat seinen Weg in den Veranstaltungsbereich kurz nach COVID über sein freischaffendes Kollektiv "schick.standort" gefunden. Mit dem großen Plan, einen eigenen Club in Münster zu gründen, hat er sich 2023 in der Tresor Academy for Subcultural Understanding beworben und ist für das Programm am Anfang dieses Jahres nach Berlin gezogen. Nach drei intensiven Monaten voller Input hat Raffel die Position des Club Managers im Tresor.West eingenommen. Er freut sich, seine Erfahrungen in der Tresor Academy zu teilen!

Levent Tomicki

Social workers who have come through the open work of children and youth for the event of concerts and at the end of the Rage against Racism Open Air for over 20 years.

Lilian Petersen

Since I entered the event industry almost 7 years ago, my greatest motivation has been to bring people together and inspire them, to be at the cutting edge, to trigger emotions in people's faces and to create unique moments with them. Part of this is also dealing with the development of our industry and the topic of young talent and qualifications. My Bachelor's and Master's degrees help me to constantly change my perspective and think about what it takes to motivate and train (young) people for our job. This has resulted in the D.COLLEGE project, under which we have developed the first Bachelor of Live Entertainment and Event Management together with the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, which deals precisely with the question: Can I even study live entertainment and if so, how?

Linda Residovic

Linda Residovic is Managing Director of VPLT The Association for Media and Event Technology. He represents the interests of service providers, manufacturers, operators and distributors of media and event technology. As a member of the Forum Veranstaltungswirtschaft, an alliance of seven major associations in the business sector, it is an important concern for them to bridge contradictions in the industry together, to professionalize processes and Agenda Setting and to speak more strongly with one voice in the future.

Lioba Jakoby

Liyo is a 19-year-old Berlin based singer-songwriter. Her motto? Be loud, have fun, and let every emotion flow freely. Liyo’s music blends raw emotions with powerful messages. From social critique to the heartbreak after an ex-situationship—Liyo believes you can write a song about anything and anyone, as long as you allow yourself to feel something. She began writing her own songs at the age of 12 and has been releasing her first singles since 2022 under the stage name “Lio J.” In November 2023, she won the “Listen to Berlin Award” with her self-produced song Life of Little B. In recent years, she has increasingly focused on German-language indie pop, which led her to change her stage name in September 2024. Since then, she has been performing under the name “Liyo.”

Louise Smit

Louise has been working for 4,5 years at the European One Stop Shop Logistics company the Pieter Smit Group, from trucking to rental vehicles, Nightliners, Studio and storage facilities. As her father founded the company 44 years ago, the company and the event industry have a special place in her heart, being surrounded by people who love what they are doing. This kind of work environment creates unique, organic energy which is very powerful fuel to drive fast thru all challenging moments in our work. With bases in six different countries and a fleet of 1400 registered vehicles, there is always a new adventure on the horizon. Louise herself is based in the Netherlands.

Lucas Klug

Lucas Klug, known as @lucasgklg, is a Berlin-based content creator sharing authentic insights into the city’s culture, from techno and rave to festivals and a conscious, sober lifestyle. Born and raised in Berlin, Lucas blends his personal stories, lifestyle tips, and music content to inspire and inform his audience. With a focus on authenticity and connection, his work offers a unique perspective on Berlin’s vibrant scene, mindful living, and festival experiences.

Lucas Zimmermann

After completing his master's degree in event technology and management at the Berlin University of Technology, where he focused his final thesis on systematic sustainability concepts for cultural institutions, he led the implementation of the DIN ISO 20121 standard at the Leipzig Opera and successfully achieved certification. Today, Lucas works as an expert in management systems and reporting for the Federal Government's Green Culture Anlaufstelle, where he is part of the advisory and brokerage team, supporting the cultural sector in structurally embedding sustainability.

Ludwig Henze

Luis Steffen

I am 36 Years old and work at eps Germany as Head of Operations. I have been with eps for the past 20 years in various functions.

Maik Eichler

Veranstalter vom Meeresrausch Festival und Gründer von Meeronauten Musik(Label/Veranstaltungen)

Malle Kaas

Malle Kaas is based in Denmark, and has been in and out of the live event industry for over 2 decades as a sound engineer. Today she is working both on-off’s and touring nationally and internationally for bands, festivals and rental companies. In 2018 she co-founded Women In Live Music, a European organisation with focus on people working backstage. Besides being a sound engineer and leading the daily operation of WILM, Malle also finds time to freelance as a certified nurse anaesthetist around the scandinavian countries

Mandana (Luna) Eftekhari

Halbiranerin, Metalhead, Freigeist, Gamer, Geek, Idealist and Zyniker. Studied archaeologist & philologists of pre-Asian and classical archaeology. Human rights supporter from conviction.

Mandy Prof. Dr. Risch-Kerst

Prof. Dr. Mandy Risch-Kerst, lawyer and specialist lawyer for intellectual property law and specialist lawyer for information technology law (IT law), founder of EVENTLawyers - law firm cooperation for IT, IP and commercial law - has been focusing exclusively on legal advice for the event, security and creative industries based in Berlin for over 20 years. She researches and advises in the field of AI and supports with implementation & compliance.

Marc Hoenack

Marc Lütkemeier

For over 20 years I have been working with festivals and the emotionalization of brands at festivals. If the sponsoring engagement fits and is well done, then something happens – the spark of euphoria can skip to the brand. At countless of these special corporate moments I have been involved, whether for Converse, Dr. Martens, H&M or DRUM, Gauloises or Camel. But how do I prove that? How do I make the success visible and provide facts for marketing decision-makers? That's the drive of b.sure. How to measure Emotions?

Marcel Ferst

Marcel Ferst is Key Account Manager at the Flora Food Group and is responsible for gastronomic end customers. He has many years of sales experience in the FMCG sector and is an expert in the field of plant-based cream, cheese and ice cream alternatives. Marcel is passionate about working with both end customers and wholesalers, always taking customer needs and requirements into consideration.

Marcus Pohl

Born in 1971, Marcus Pohl received his audio engineer diploma in 1995. In 2004, Marcus launched Artist Alliances with the working fields of international tour and production management with artists such as The Scorpions, Scooter, Sunrise Avenue and the Guano Apes. In 2015 Marcus founded the trade association isdv e.V. The isdv covers all topics relating to the economy and work and social affairs for selfemployed persons. Primary topics are the social protection of selfemployed persons and the status determination.

Mareike Göldner

Mareike is a gifted set designer who has implemented creative projects in the festival industry for many years, especially at major events. Their focus is on production management and budgeting. In 2021 she founded the company hedda hummel with her business partner to establish the joint approach of a holistic festival design not only at festivals, but also in other cultural and creative areas.

Mariama Jalloh

mari.ama is Afriropean, cosmopolitan, cumbersome girl, Fula-Nomadin, Parisienne and Berlinerin... the change between the worlds inspired the musical boundaries of the singer, songwriter and producer. Their sound worlds oscillating between folk, soul, pop, beats and Western African instruments bear stories of depth and lightness. As co-founder of the Berlin fem*ergy collectives, spokesperson for the advisory board of the pop Board NRW and in the jury of the popNRW prize, she is committed to a diverse and inclusive cultural landscape. In 2022, she organized the vagabunding Pop Up Festival ATMOSPHÈRE and founded 2023 label and publisher the Heart.Work. In addition, mari.ama is a dedicated moderator who is passionate about meaningful discussions about social, cultural and social issues. She started with contributions for WDRforyou and has moderated events such as the Conference "Intercultural Cologne" or Panels at the Bay of Dreamer Festival and was active as a panelist at the Autumn Meeting of Media Women and c/o pop.

Mario Leo

Die Karriere von Mario Leo ist sehr international verlaufen, mit Stationen in England, U.S.A., Australien & Malaysia. Im Juli 2008 gründete er RESULT Sports, deren Geschäftsführer er seither ist. Schwerpunkt und Fokus liegen bei der Digitalen Strategie, im Digitalen Marketing, Digitalen Monitoring, der Digitalen Vermarktung, sowie der Digitalen Transformation. Mario Leo ist diplomierter Fußballmanager, sowie Stadion und Arena Manager. Seit 12 Jahren Dozent für Digitale Sport Medien an der Hochschule IST in Düsseldorf, hat den Social Media Kurs der FC Barcelona Universität erstellt und ist Gastdozent an Universitäten, u.a. in U.S.A., China, Luxemburg, Großbritannien, etc. Er ist regelmäßiger Gast im TV und Radio, um als Experte der Branche gehört zu werden und schrieb das Buch „Kaufen Sie Ronaldo – wie Facebook, Google, Instagram & Co. den Profisport verändern!“ – das im März 2020 erschien. Mario Leo ist diplomierter Fußballmanager, sowie Stadion und Arena Manager. Er ist bereits seit 12 Jahren Dozent für Digitale Sport Medien an der Hochschule IST in Düsseldorf, hat den Social Media Kurs der FC Barcelona Universität erstellt und ist Gastdozent bei einer Vielzahl von Universitäten, u.a. in den U.S.A., China, Luxemburg, Großbritannien und weiteren Ländern. In der Digitalen Medien im Sport ist Mario Leo sicherlich kein Unbekannter. Seit 2011 führte er verschiedene Fachtagungen und Kongresse für Sportorganisationen durch, etablierte mit „Digitale Sport Medien“ ein monatliches Magazin, das von Januar 2010 bis Januar 2017 veröffentlicht wurde. Er ist regelmäßiger Gast im TV und Radio, um als Experte der Branche gehört zu werden und schrieb das Buch „Kaufen Sie Ronaldo – wie Facebook, Google, Instagram & Co. den Profisport verändern!“ – das im März 2020 erschien. 1,789 / 5,000 Translate The career of Mario Leo has been very international, with positions in England, the USA, Australia, and Malaysia. In July 2008, he founded RESULT Sports, of which he has been the managing director ever since. His focus and emphasis are on digital strategy, digital marketing, digital monitoring, digital sales, and digital transformation. Mario Leo is a certified football manager, as well as a stadium and arena manager. He has been a lecturer for Digital Sports Media at IST University in Düsseldorf for 12 years, created the social media course at FC Barcelona University, and is a visiting lecturer at various universities, including in the USA, China, Luxembourg, Great Britain, etc. He is a regular guest on TV and radio to be heard as an industry expert and wrote the book "Buy Ronaldo – how Facebook, Google, Instagram & Co. are changing professional sports!" which was published in March 2020. Mario Leo is a certified football manager, as well as a stadium and arena manager. He has been a lecturer for Digital Sports Media at IST University in Düsseldorf for 12 years, created the social media course at FC Barcelona University, and is a visiting lecturer at various universities, including in the USA, China, Luxembourg, Great Britain, and other countries. In digital media in sports, Mario Leo is certainly not an unknown figure. Since 2011, he has conducted various conferences and congresses for sports organizations and established “Digital Sports Media,” a monthly magazine published from January 2010 to January 2017. He is a regular guest on TV and radio to be heard as an industry expert and wrote the book "Buy Ronaldo – how Facebook, Google, Instagram & Co. are changing professional sports!" which was published in March 2020.

Markus Ossevorth

Markus Ossevorth founded the label pyonen in 1993 together with his partner Marc-Andre Janizewski. In the 90s, the two ran different clubs in Berlin and organized open-air festivals in Brandenburg. Markus Ossevorth has been organizing the Nation of Gondwana festival since 1995. In 1999, Ossevorth, together with Marc-Andre Janizewski and Tim Pritlove, founded the CCC's Chaos Communication Camp, which takes place every four years. Ossevorth was the production manager for the production “The Mountain” at the Palace of the Republic. This year the Nation of Gondwana celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Marta Pallarès

Marta Pallarès is a music journalist from Barcelona with a masters degree in cultural journalism, who has developed a career beyond media to dive into music business. Back home after some years in Mexico City, and following two editions coordinating the Primavera Sound festival livestream with Red Bull TV, Pallarès got in charge of the international comms for the event. In 2023 she became its Head of Press, a position where she continues handling the relationship with media partners, while building strategies with national and foreign press and leading Primavera's press team. Pallarès is the company’s official spokesperson for initiatives such as the event's pioneering commitment to gender balanced lineups, its innovative protocol against sexual harassment and the corporate social responsibility actions, specially the ones involving sustainability and environmental projects. She shares them through panels and keynote speeches at the main conferences in the music business (Eurosonic Norderslaag, Reeperbahn Festival, ILMC, European Festival Conference, Talkfest Lisbon, MaMA Paris amongst others), or hearings for official bodies and European agencies (UK Parliament, Parlament de Catalunya). She is also one of members of the board of YOUROPE, the European Festival Association that represents 122 festivals and associated members from 30 European countries. Pallarès won the Excellence Award (personality) in the Iberian Festivals Awards 2024, a prize which is awarded by a jury of Spanish and Portuguese festival professionals.

Martin Behns

Martin Behns has over 20 years of experience in educational work within the events industry and has established himself as an expert in the field of digital education. Most recently, he contributed to the development of the quality standard SQQ10 – Expertise in Information and Communication Technology Level 1. This standard, adopted by the Event Industry Interest Group (IGVW) e.V. on June 28, 2024, defines for the first time the fundamental requirements for the installation, maintenance, and operation of information and communication systems in media and event technology. Martin Behns is actively committed to sustainably aligning the qualification levels in the industry with current technical and digital requirements, thereby ensuring quality standards for the future of the events industry.

Martin Fuller

Martin Fuller is a sociologist and Dean of the Academy of Subcultural Understanding. He develops the programming and curriculum for the Academy and also teaches on themes such as urbanism, culture and politics. In addition, Fuller is a researcher in Cultures of the Cryosphere, an interdisciplinary project researching artificial cooling based at the Kulturwissenschaftlliches Institut Essen.

Martin Juhls

Martin Juhls is one of the leading experts in communication and marketing in the cultural and event sectors. He is a sought-after speaker, thinker and mentor as well as founder of the Culture Communication initiative. Together with his team, he develops innovative marketing strategies for cultural providers, festivals and organizers and teaches them in workshops, trainings and seminars. He takes over 20 years of practical experience as a cultural manager and organizer, in which he has accompanied more than 2,500 events and has often also been conceptually involved. Among them is the Juicy Beats Festival in Dortmunder Westfalenpark, where Martin was also co-organiser for over 10 years.

Marwin Grundel

Marwin is the founder of chaanz, known from "Die Höhle der Löwen". chaanz uses a disruptive approach to provide unique event apps. The main goal is to significantly increase the positive experience for visitors while simplifying measurement for organisers and sponsors. With innovative features, chaanz takes the design of event apps to an extraordinary level. Marwin has realised that event apps need to be redefined and he is not alone: chaanz works with major events such as HURRICANE or SOUTHSIDE.

Mathias Sonne

Head of Communication and Culture at the Royal Danish Embassy, Berlin. Former journalist/ correspondent. Now working on green transition made in Denmark - and a fan of Berlin culture and festivals like Roskilde, Fusion and At.Tension.

Matthias Johannes Bauer

Prof. Dr. Matthias Johannes Bauer is a national journalist, a doctorate in German and economists. Since April 2018, he has been leading the Master's degree in Communication Management at the IST High School for Management in Düsseldorf. Since then, he has established the teaching and research focus on festival management in a three-member team. He is the author of the book “Festivalmanagement” and the editor of the scientific book series “Studien zum Festivalmanagement”.

Max Vaid

As an organizer of the first Hip Hop concert in the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Max Vaid 2021 enters the event scene. As chairman of the collective Untergang e.V., Max is a big concern for the promotion of the young music scene and the youth in general. The club is involved in events such as the tour of Apsilon and Wa22ermann 2023 and regularly gives young newcomers the stage. Lastly, Max held the Benfiz concert dance on the volcano.

Meike Gerstenberg

Meike is an experienced set designer at various music festivals and develops comprehensive design concepts that combine the media performance with the spatial appearance. In 2021 she founded the company hedda hummel with her business partner to establish the joint approach of a holistic festival design not only at festivals, but also in other cultural and creative areas. Their focus is on graphic design and art directorship.

Melanie Blum

Since 2010, Melanie Blum has been employed as a civil engineer at the test office for flying buildings of TÜV Rheinland Industrie Service GmbH in Cologne. Their field of activity as an expert includes, in addition to the new building, rebuilding and renewal testing of existing buildings, also the support of domestic and foreign customers with regard to the requirements of German construction law in general and the directive Construction and Operation Flying Buildings (FlBauR) in particular.

Mia Heresch

Mia Heresch is a Berlin-based host. She specialises in the areas of climate justice & equality in music. She can be heard daily in her personality show “bei Mia” at Großstadt Radio Berlin. Every Wednesday a new episode of their righteousness podcast “Gleich & Gleicher”. As a founder and ideolator of the music is her passion society e.V., she is committed to Equality Empowerment in the music.

Michael Liesegang

Michael Liesegang is a lawyer at DOMBERT Rechtsanwälte Part mbB. He specializes in administrative law and advises festivals and events on dealing with authorities and other legal issues. He will contribute his expertise to the discussion on dealing with bureaucratic hurdles.

Michael Tenti

I'm a firefighting officer of the category 2.1. My activity at the fire protection service of the fire department of Münster includes the event security, the opinion in the construction permit procedure and the implementation of fire prevention schemes. In addition, another part of my work is in service as a train driver on our fire and rescue guards.

Michał Żak

Michał Żak is a Berlin-based Polish artist who works both commercially and artistically as an Art Director, photographer, filmmaker and workshop leader. Since 2023, he has been responsible for the art direction and promotion of the ROXSA Festival in Bad Sülze. Together with Edyta Rogowska-Żak, he works as a transformation agent, introducing artistic and cultural methods to revitalize the city and develop volunteering.

Milena Rabika

We’ll kick off the second day of the trade show with some movement and good music. Milena will guide you through yoga exercises designed to make everyday life a bit easier. Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, in a suit or workout clothes—there’ll be something for everyone. Highly recommended for anyone still feeling the effects of last night’s FOF Afterparty. Afterwards, fresh coffee on the house!

Monika Kalinowski

Monika Kalinowski is moderator with ease! She loves connecting people. ‘ She has been working at RWTH Aachen since 2015 as a leading instructor for merchants. In addition to theory & practice, she shares her life experience with her azubis. Driven by her curiosity & enthusiasm she loves the exchange with exciting personalities & has been fulfilling her vision of life since 2022: to experience life in his diversity & to inspire others!

Nada Alhelabi

Nada Alhelabi is the General Manager of the MDLBEAST Foundation and Strategy Director at MDLBEAST, where she leads initiatives to advance the music and entertainment industry in Saudi Arabia. She heads the XP Music Futures conference and has positioned MDLBEAST as a regional leader. Her strategic vision fosters emerging artists, promotes cultural exchange, and drives industry innovation.

Nelly Welskop

Nelly's heart beats for festivals. Originally from the electronic festival scene, she has been working for the artist collective 3000Grad in the areas of booking, artist management and production management since 2016. In addition to her voluntary work, she coordinates the first German survey of all festival organisers (Festival Study - a cooperation project between the Initiative Musik, Bundesstiftung LiveKultur and Deutsche Musikinformationszentrum), is currently co-managing the event series ‘Festivals Aktuell’ of the LiveKomm working group Festivalkombinat, and heads the mentoring programme ‘FLINTA+ in der LiveKultur’ of the Bundesstiftung LiveKultur.

Nicole Erfurth

To create an overview for all participants. Their fields of work range from organisational development, middle acquisition, accounting and consulting. About Berlin Worx e.V. (formerly Detroit Berlin Connection) together with Dimitri Hegemann (Chairman) supports urban development topics for the preservation of culture. She also operates lobbying in the expanded management board of the Clubcommission Berlin e.V. with the focus on festivals and education. In addition, it is in the advisory board of the Bundesstiftung LiveKultur, while at the initiative Musik gGmbH in the field of promotion. With her network she likes to create spaces to talk about important and pressing topics, at events and conferences.

Nikita Karpovich

Nikita Karpovich* is Sales Manager at Global Event Technologies (get), one of the leading technology providers for events in Europe. With his extensive experience in innovative event solutions, such as cashless payment, Nikita is shaping the future of event management through digital efficiency and optimisation. His approach aims to improve the event experience for everyone involved and simplify the daily lives of organisers and visitors - regardless of the size of the event.

Nina Schwarz

Nina Schwarz is 27 years old, studies cultural work at the FH Potsdam and is an active member of the Plötzlich Kollektiv. She got her start in the event industry at the age of 16 when she organized her first youth culture festival in her home town. Since then, Nina has taken on management roles at two festivals and gained valuable experience. For the past two years, she has been organizing parties in Berlin with Plötzlich Kollektiv and has dedicated herself to club culture. In her role at the collective, she is actively committed to making Berlin's nightlife more inclusive. Her main tasks include booking and producing events. She is currently investing a lot of energy in the upcoming founding of the collective's association in order to further promote a diverse cultural scene.

Noé Bräuning

Noé Bräuning is the founder and co-organizer of the SENSUS Festival. In addition to conception and project management, he is primarily responsible for catering and legal matters. Sensus Festival has been around since 2021 and took place in Saxony-Anhalt for the first time this year with over 2,200 guests. In addition to a diverse programme with over 120 artists, the SENSUS Festival is characterized above all by a family atmosphere and a non-commercial character. The great support from various collectives and volunteers plays a decisive role in this.The

Oktay Türkel

Oktay Türkel, Business Development Manager at See Tickets. The globally active group supports festivals in 30+ countries with ticketing and e-commerce. Partners such as Glücksgefühle, Tomorrowland and Electric Love rely on See Tickets for customized solutions ranging from e-commerce strategies to the technical implementation of ticket marketing.

Oliver Galvin

Olly has spent the last two decades working in the event industry. With a background of working on the tools, he has built and managed festival sites across the UK. He brings his experience and expertise to bear in his health and safety consultancy – Acumen Safety. Olly has dealt with his fair share of wet weather and mud on festival sites. He was involved in the abandonment of two festivals as a result of deteriorating ground conditions. He has supported far more events to maintain a safe event site in the face of flooding rivers, severe mud and heavy rain.

Oliver Vordemvenne

Oliver Vordemvenne has been working at I-Motion since 1995. He has been managing director of the event agency based in Mülheim-Kärlich (RLP) since 2014. With NATURE ONE, Ruhr-in-Love, MAYDAY and SYNDICATE, among others, I-Motion organizes some of the largest and best-known festivals for electronic music in Germany. Oliver Vordemvenne has already conceptualized, planned and implemented over 200 events, providing unique live entertainment moments for over 3 million visitors. In his role as event manager, he is very familiar with all safety-related issues.

Pascal Possler

Pascal Possler, "Future of Festivals" stage host and co-founder of two non-profit cultural festivals, blends professional finesse with witty charm. With expertise in culture management, business mediations, and behavioral science, he navigates the complexities of industry mishaps with ease. Expect a Fxck Up session where deep insights meet delightful humor.

Patricia Thaden

I am a scientific assistant at the German Institute for Tourism Research and coordinator of the tourism study courses on the FH West Coast. For many years I have been managing the annual visitor survey on the Wacken Open Air as part of a cooperation. The survey is conducted by students of the FH Westküste.

Patrick Ehrhardt

Patrick is a creative project manager with a passion for innovative ideas and interdisciplinary thinking. As Head of Brand & Festival at Lollapalooza Berlin and an independent project manager, he has extensive experience in live entertainment and the festival industry. He is also involved as an LGBTIQA* activist and in helping the homeless. His strength lies in connecting projects, industry and social groups to develop sustainable, inclusive solutions.

Penny Fox

Founder of the Worldtrash.Agency and the environmental organization Worldtrash.Foundation. Waste consultant, energy coach, environmental communicator, speaker, moderator, consultant for festivals, organizer of green events and the FLINTA* DJ network Donna Decks. An activist at heart with a penchant for questionable outfits and always there when it comes to eco-social justice, feminism, sustainable events and environmental protection in general. mail:

Rembert Stiewe

Rembert Stiewe, co-founder of Glitterhouse Records in 1982, has been organizing the boutique festival Orange Blossom Special (OBS) in the East Westphalian province since 1997. The OBS was ennobled by German Rolling Stone magazine as the "best small festival in the world" and has positioned itself socially for years through close cooperation with NGOs and efforts to promote ecological and social sustainability. In 2022, OBS won the Westphalia-Weser Culture Prize as well as the nationwide festival award "HELGA!" in the category "Most Comfortable - Best Working Conditions and Atmosphere". In 2021, Rembert Stiewe, together with Markus Blanke, Franziska Pollin and the Forum Veranstaltungswirtschaft, was honored with the "HELGA!" award as the "Most Festival Personality". He also works as a freelance journalist, including presenting the TV series "Rockpalast: Crossroads" (WDR and 3Sat).

Rike Kuberg

I'm Rike and I've been working at fritz-kola for 5 years and run the Event & Experiential Marketing Team. My team and I are responsible for all event sponsorships, sport collaborations and music partnerships. Before my time at fritz-kola I worked for various event agencies in the kitesurfing area and festival area.

Rolf Stahlhofen

Rolf Stahlhofen is a renowned musician, UN ambassador for sustainability and founder of the “Water Is Right” foundation. With a successful music career as a founding member of the German band “Söhne Mannheims” and as a solo artist, Stahlhofen uses his artistic talent to draw attention to urgent global challenges and unjust distributions and to inspire action. Having grown up in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Algeria, his personal experiences with water scarcity have shaped his dedication to promoting fair water distribution. As a UN Messenger of truth, he is passionate about sustainability and advocates for universal access to clean water. Stahlhofen's captivating storytelling and emotional approach have a profound impact. He uses his presence and music to confront audiences with environmental issues and inspire them to take action. Through his foundation, he has supported significant projects in ten countries for over twelve years that address urgent water-related issues.

Ruth Koleva

Ruth Koleva stands as an emblem of modern musical prowess and entrepreneurial spirit. Celebrated not only for her musical talents but also for her dedication to innovation and progress within the music industry, Koleva has received numerous accolades, including Grazia Magazine's Woman of the Year, Forbes 30 Under 30, and the Best Jazz Vocalist award at the JAJ Awards in Japan. As the Head of Partnerships for Kanjian, China's largest independent music company, Ruth plays a pivotal role, bridging the gap for international entities aiming to establish themselves in the world's most expansive micro-market. Koleva's passion for her native Bulgaria and her drive to foster its music scene was evident when she launched Sofia Live Festival in 2019. This contemporary festival, spanning three days, showcases the confluence of innovation with a diverse range of artistic disciplines and genres. Its debut was met with overwhelming success, drawing an audience of over 8,000 attendees. In 2022, Ruth further solidified her position within the Bulgarian music industry by joining the board of the Bulgarian Society for Neighboring Rights - PROPHON. The following year marked another milestone with the inception of the SoAlive music conference in Sofia, Bulgaria, which she founded and helms as CEO. Beyond her notable professional achievements, Ruth is a dedicated advocate for equality and inclusivity. In 2013, she was among the pioneering performers to take the stage at Sofia Pride. Moreover, her commitment to the LGBTQ+ community extends to her role on the advisory board of the LGBTQ+ Single Step Foundation. Adding to her rich portfolio, Ruth proudly serves as the president of ANMIP-BG (Association of Independent Music Publishers and Producers in Bulgaria) and board member of IMPALA, further elevating the voice of Bulgarian music on the international stage. Through her varied roles and constant endeavors, Koleva is shaping the future of music both in Bulgaria and worldwide.

Samira Wacker

Samira is a festival organizer, curator and booking agent from Berlin. Since 2017, it has been part of the afterlife of millions of festivals, an honoraryly organized Benefiz Festival in Brandenburg. There she has been an active member of the association for 6 years, takes care of production and curates the different stages as Head Of Program. Since 2022 she has been working at dq agency, where she builds her ruster as a booker. @dq_agency

Sara Bertie

Saskia Lorenzen-Schmidt

Saskia (she/her, Hamburg) has been volunteering for four years as chairwoman of the board of lunatic e.V., a non-profit organization from Lüneburg that has been organizing the “lunatic Festival” since 2003. In 2020 and 2021 she actively helped shape the sustainably oriented festival and has since networked with other organizers and associations to obtain more political support for the cultural sector. In addition to her commitment, Saskia studies sustainability and cultural studies and deals with topics such as anti-racism, feminism and inclusion - knowledge that she brings into her daily work at “Höme” and the event platform “infield”. In this way, she supports festivals in competing together against the dominance of large event companies and at the same time tries to keep an open ear for the individual needs of the organizers.

Saskia Röpe

Saskia studies event management in Hanover and has found both a job and an honorary office in the festival industry during her studies. She has been hosting the SNNTG Festival and the Überschlag Festival since 2022. So far, she has only experienced such intense times with incredible group feeling at festivals and does not want to miss them. On the way, she co-founded the Festivalchild working group so that families can also participate in these places of everyday life.

Sebastian Schlömer

Sebastian Schlömer is Head of Foodservice at endori and responsible for the strategic development in the out-of-home market. With many years of experience in food service and a strong focus on plant-based nutrition, he is driving the mission to establish sustainable, vegan alternatives in gastronomy and catering. endori offers plant-based protein products made from peas grown in their own fields and produced in Germany, thus focusing on sustainable value creation – for conscious enjoyment without compromising on taste.

Silvan Haselbach

For just seven years now, Silvan Haselbach has been the “dad” of the 2,500-strong family-friendly, non-commercial Auerworld Festival, which is organized entirely on a voluntary basis. Even during his studies, he organized music, cultural and sports events in various positions, founded the Film Leben Festival and Acronyx/Acronia, now Germany's largest acrobatics/acro-yoga festival. Many years ago, he lost his heart to the Auerworld-Palast, the largest willow palace in the world, which attracts people from all backgrounds to several events a year. It is important to Silvan to create this unique, sustainable place that fights social division and creates human connection through encounters.

Simon Rahimi

Hi, I'm Simon and I'm responsible for the bookings at Feel Festival.

Sönke Ebeling

Sönke (er/he), born in Magdeburg in 2001, completed his training as an event manager at the Pavillon and works there as a music booker. In recent years, he has been involved in a variety of cultural projects in different functions and therefore has a wide range of experience and an extensive network in the cultural scene. His involvement ranges from managing the awareness department at the independent Zytanien Festival to production and booking work at Fuchsbau Festival. Across all of his projects, Sönke strives to create community-building experiences and provide a platform for marginalized voices. This motivation also led to his decision to join the Nachtrat Hannover in order to directly shape and develop night culture.

Sonni Winkler

Hello! I am Sonni, part-time festival ethusiast, full time author and director and founder of the Showrunning-Unit The Imposters.

Stefan Braasch

Stefan Braasch - born in the Ruhr region - after Bundeswehr, Energieelektroniker and Elektrotechniker he followed his interest in events. He has been working for Dockland GmbH for over 16 years, has started marketing, has completed social media managers and green club managers training and is responsible for the Docklands Festival. His tasks are in addition to the security concept, the voting with authorities and trades, offers, Transfaire and many more points.

Steffen Lepa

Dr. Steffen Lepa MA MA, *1978, Media, Communication and Music Scholar, currently postdoc researcher and lecturer at Audio Communication Group, TU Berlin Cooperation projects with db audio, Livekomm and Berlin Clubcommission.

Steve Theivendrarajah

I am Group Portfolio Director for the event production show exhibition & access all areas publication that focuses on the outdoor live events industry across music, sports and culture. The exhibition brings together 5000+ event organisers, promoters, agencies, sporting operator and festival operators to excel over 2 days with more than 200+ exhibitors and sponsors.

Sven Breitenstein

Festival organizer with heart! At our Blankit Festival, I am not only the number 2 on the board of our association for the promotion of young musical talent, but also mainly responsible for booking, marketing, decoration, technology and everything else that happens around it. All on a voluntary basis and simply because it's so much fun!

Teodora Murăreanu

Teodora Murăreanu - Communication Manager & Festival Freelancer At 26, Teodora Murăreanu works as a Communication Manager and freelancer in the festival industry. With a Bachelor's in Business and a Master's in Public Relations and Advertising, she combines her studies with real-world experience in the cultural and events space. Her journey started with volunteering, which soon led to freelance roles at festivals like Untold, Neversea, Jazz in the Park, and Electric Castle. She’s held key positions like Angel & Backstage Coordinator and Artist Assistant, and her passion for the online world pushed her to create communication strategies, content plans, and video/photo briefs—all while promoting the music and lifestyle she loves. Teodora has studied in four different countries, giving her a global perspective on communication and branding. Her love for festivals and creativity drives everything she does. At Future of Festivals she will talk about how awesome it is to work in festivals and how you can join a team too!

Tina Wedmann

Tina Wedmann has been organizing various cultural events and is socio-politically active for over 10 years. Born in Leipzig, she now divides her time between Hamburg and Berlin and enjoys traveling to festivals throughout Germany and beyond. Since 2024 the cultural studies scholar is working for Initiative Musik in the live departement for the Festivalförderfonds.

Tobias Ziegler

Tobias Ziegler, Managing Director of Vytal Events & Entertainment, and the Vytal team are driving the global expansion of reusable in the event sector. Vytal offers the largest full range of reusable products, an efficient and digitally traceable logistics and rinsing infrastructure and shows how major events can be completely converted to reusable. Examples from this year include the EURO24 fan zones in Berlin, Cologne and Stuttgart, the German House at the Olympics in Paris, OMR 2024, the Paradies Garden Festival in Vienna and the Cruïlla Festival in Barcelona. Sustainability and innovation are the focus of their activities.

Wiebke Kruse

CampsideStories – The Festival Podcast Have you ever taped a gazebo back together, lost your voice at a gig, and consider canned ravioli a gourmet meal? Then CampsideStories is the podcast for you! Packed with epic festival tales, bizarre anecdotes, insider chats, and loads of laughs. Whether you’re in a van, a tent, or chilling on your couch – tune in and relive the festival vibes (minus the mud baths and porta-potties).

Yvonne Lewansky

For more than 10 years, I have been passionate about sustainability and are currently working intensively with the CSRD. With my many years of experience and my network in the industry, I look forward to driving groundbreaking concepts and setting new standards together.